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Aya notes the “many other benefits” of volunteering for Science Games, which include contributing to a greater cause, creating a stronger balance of work and play in your life, stewarding greater diversity in STEM, and inspiring future generations of professionals. “Exposure to different role models is especially impactful for kids who don’t have parents in STEM careers, or who don’t have the opportunities to engage in STEM activities from a young age,” she said. “It’s also important for kids to see that there is no single type of person—no single race, no single gender—that can succeed in these kinds of careers.” Aya said that when she talks to young students now, they often express their dislike for science, math, and learning at school. Science Games helps rewrite that story by making science fun and engaging, while also illuminating a career path for young students to become engineers or geoscientists who safeguard the public and environment for future generations. Engineers and Geoscientists BC needs more than 50 volunteer registrants to make Science Games a success. To learn more and apply to volunteer as a mentor for this year’s virtual Science Games, visit egbc.ca/2023-science-games-mentor or email s ciencegames@egbc.ca . Volunteers must be registrants of Engineers and Geoscientists BC, or members of the student program.

A project from Science Games 2022.

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